"And there is anger at being ignored, sidelined, having our economic futures mortgaged by the generations that came before us on everything from the economy to climate."

Baby boomers comprised a larger share of voters in 2024, accounting for 32%, but they are trending lower after hitting a peak of 36% in 2016.

Ocasio-Cortez, a millennial herself, expects the younger generation will soon tip the scales in American politics.

“Millennials are not punk kids anymore. We’re grown adults with mortgages and kids,” she said. “And we—that generation is starting to be decisive at the polls. And there is anger at being ignored, sidelined, having our economic futures mortgaged by the generations that came before us on everything from the economy to climate. And we’re taking the reins.”

From global warming to debt crisis to lack of affordable health insurance (all intentional), Boomers have definitely overstayed their welcome.

  • kibblebits@quokk.auEnglish
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    14 days ago

    It’s so funny to see Americans be like “boomers need to go because of insurance and capitalism”

    • Asafum@lemmy.world
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      14 days ago

      Because boomers fight to keep those things in place and vote for the people who will ensure those things stay in place. You can’t deal with the issue if the people voting are voting for those that will protect the status quo instead of change it.